People can use the word “emergency” in many situations. It might mean an appendix has burst, but other times it might mean a secret stash of “emergency chocolate” for the end of a long day. When speaking of a “dental emergency” that situation refers to something involving a tooth, mouth, or face, that is not life threatening, but cannot wait for a regularly scheduled appointment to be addressed. In case of a dental emergency, call your dentist right away, for advice on the proper next steps to take.

Assessing The Situation

Emergencies are unexpected and sudden onset. A tooth that is fully or partially knocked out is a dental emergency. A cracked tooth, or a filling that comes out can also qualify. Sudden onset dental pain, such as a toothache that prevents you from sleeping or concentrating on work should mean a call to your dentist. The office staff can speak with you and determine if it’s best to see you within minutes, hours or in some cases the next day. They can also advise you on transporting a knocked out tooth, or alleviating tooth pain for a few hours, until you are seen.

Non-Emergency Situations

In a perfect world, problems would wait for your regularly scheduled, twice-yearly preventive appointments to show themselves. If there are issues such as ongoing sleep troubles; neck, back and jaw pains; or cosmetic issues such as teeth that are looking dull, you can schedule an appointment to discuss these non-emergency issues at any convenient time.

Sometimes Dental Emergencies Happen

At the Dental Centre of Conroe, John M Richards DDS and his talented team of professionals deliver distinctive cosmetic, restorative, and implant dentistry for residents of Conroe, TX, as well as patients from Houston, The Woodlands, Willis, Montgomery, Magnolia, Huntsville, and the neighboring communities. For more information about our services, or to schedule an appointment, call our Conroe, TX, dental office today at (936) 441-4600.